The Master of Science in Finance program covers a broad array of subjects that provide students with the skills and tools necessary for a wide array of financial professions in today's complex and global financial job market. We place an emphasis on solid understanding of finance theory as well as the practical applications of theory to real-world problems. We are committed to preparing our graduates for the financial, managerial and global economic challenges of the 21st century and beyond.
Up to 39 graduate credit hours are required for students without undergraduate preparation in finance. However, students with appropriate previous coursework can have the foundation courses waived.
Foundation Courses (9 hours) |
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The following pre-requisite courses can be waived for students with appropriate undergraduate/graduate coursework by the department. |
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Course Number |
Description |
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ECO 501 |
Economics for Decision Makers |
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ECO 502 |
Quantitative Analysis for Managers |
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FIN 501 |
Finance for Decision Makers |
Finance Core (15 hours) |
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Course Number |
Description |
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FIN 504 |
Financial Management |
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FIN 510 |
Investment Seminar |
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FIN 512 |
Derivatives & Risk Management |
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FIN 571 |
International Business Finance |
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FIN 595 |
Applied Financial Research |
Specialized Courses in Finance (12 hours) |
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Course Number |
Description |
| FIN 515 | Fixed Income Analysis |
| FIN 520 | Adv Entrepr Fin & Venture Cap |
| FIN 533` | Applied Fin & Eco Forecasting |
| FIN 540 | Adv Fin Statement Anal & Value |
| FIN 550 | Portfolio Management in Excel |
| FIN 530 | Fundamentals of Financial Planning |
| FIN 535 |
Adv Risk and Insurance Planning |
| FIN 536 | Adv Ret Plan & Emp Comp |
| FIN 538 | Financial Planning Capstone |
Specialized Courses in Economics (3 hours) |
| Course Number | Description |
| ECO 562* | Managerial Economics |
| ECO 576* | Macroeconomic Theory and Practice |
| FIN 570 | Financial Markets, Institutions and Instruments |
| ECO 528 | International Economic Problems |
*Recommended
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